Hi Todd,

It has the stock focusing screen. It's already been sold and shipped.

Best,
Danny


--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "Todd Niccole" <darth_silly@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Danny,
>
> What is the focussing screen like? Is it clear type or does it have that awful
fresnal focusing screen? It's just about impossible to focus on a star with
that.
>
> regards,
>
> Todd Niccole
>
> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "dannysperry" <danny@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've decided it's time to let go of it. If anyone's interested, please let
me know. Included are:
> >
> > - Olympus OM-1 (MD) body, great condition, everything functions perfectly
> > - Zuiko 50mm lens, excellent condition
> > - Tamron 28mm lens, excellent condition
> > - Two Olympus T-rings
> > - One Parks T-adapter
> > - Remote cable release
> > - Small carry bag for the camera and one lens
> >
> > I'll be placing it on eBay but thought I'd let this group know first. It
would be a nice little package for someone just starting or wanting to relive
the "old" days. :-)
> >
> > $50.
> >
> > Thx,
> > Danny
> >
>

Hello Danny,

What is the focussing screen like? Is it clear type or does it have that awful
fresnal focusing screen? It's just about impossible to focus on a star with
that.

regards,

Todd Niccole

--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "dannysperry" <danny@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've decided it's time to let go of it. If anyone's interested, please let me
know. Included are:
>
> - Olympus OM-1 (MD) body, great condition, everything functions perfectly
> - Zuiko 50mm lens, excellent condition
> - Tamron 28mm lens, excellent condition
> - Two Olympus T-rings
> - One Parks T-adapter
> - Remote cable release
> - Small carry bag for the camera and one lens
>
> I'll be placing it on eBay but thought I'd let this group know first. It would
be a nice little package for someone just starting or wanting to relive the
"old" days. :-)
>
> $50.
>
> Thx,
> Danny
>

Hi all,

I've decided it's time to let go of it. If anyone's interested, please let me
know. Included are:

- Olympus OM-1 (MD) body, great condition, everything functions perfectly
- Zuiko 50mm lens, excellent condition
- Tamron 28mm lens, excellent condition
- Two Olympus T-rings
- One Parks T-adapter
- Remote cable release
- Small carry bag for the camera and one lens

I'll be placing it on eBay but thought I'd let this group know first. It would
be a nice little package for someone just starting or wanting to relive the
"old" days. :-)

$50.

Thx,
Danny

Hi folks,
I shot this image of NGC 6822 this past June and wasnt really happy with my
first round of processing. I did a "redeux" and it seems to be a bit better.
This is an LRGB of 120-50-40-50 minutes (RGB binned) with my FSQ106N and
ST2000xm on an EM-200 mount from Joshua Tree National Park. Comments and
criticisms welcome.

small versions are here:
http://tinyurl.com/ylf9lu7

full res is here:
http://tinyurl.com/ylbkcv8

Thanks for looking!

Jim

Hi folks--this object has driven me nuts over the last couple of years trying to
capture it in tri-color narrowband.  This week I gave it another shot and got a
bit closer than I have before in getting a shot I can live with (for now) :).  I
tried the "tone-mapping" method that was discussed earlier (thanks J-P from
www.astroanarchy.com) and it seemed to work out better for me (at least on this
object).

   My version:
(Ha) SHO with Ha (enhanced with SII and OIII data) as a luminance layer. 100
mins Ha, 240 mins of SII, and 140 mins of OIII, all unbinned. Takahashi TOA130
with reducer, Tak NJP mount, ST10xme camera. Guided with a stellarvue SV70 and
SBig remote guide head. 20 minute subs and the guide exposures were 4 sec.
Imaged from my POD from Redlands, california oer the nights of Sept 17, 18,
2009. Imaged was captured with Maxim DL, and processed with Maxim DL and
Photoshop CS3.

http://tinyurl.com/lun6lq

Thanks for looking,

Jim

With a week to go, there are about eight spaces left in the Imaging Workshop the
Friday before PATS

For more, see http://rivastro.org/raw_registrationnew.html

Alex


More information --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "alexmcconahay"
<alexmcconahay@...> wrote:
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 1,  the regular prices kick in on the Riverside
AstroImaging Workshop to be held September 25, the  Friday before PATS.  You can
save some bucks by registering now!
>
> Info and registration is at http://rivastro.org/raw_registrationnew.html
>
> There are ten "sessions" scheduled in "Affordable" and "Advanced" strands.
> Don Goldman (Astrodon): "Narrow Band Imaging 101"  (Two Hour Session)
> Bryan Cogdell (Orion): "Selecting Affordable Equipment," "Image Acquisition," 
"Processing Basics"
> Kevin Nelson (QSI): "Bias and Darks and Flats, Oh My! - How and Why of Image
Calibration"
> Greg Fisch: "Imaging for Everyone: Tools for Quality Images on Your First
Attempt,"
> "High Dynamic Range Images: Packing 65536 items into 256"
> Daniel Mounsey ("Dr. D"): "Choosing and Using High End Equipment"
> You can also obtain discount tickets to PATS included with your workshop
registrations.
>

On Tuesday, September 1,  the regular prices kick in on the Riverside
AstroImaging Workshop to be held September 25, the  Friday before PATS.  You can
save some bucks by registering now!

Info and registration is at http://rivastro.org/raw_registrationnew.html

There are ten "sessions" scheduled in "Affordable" and "Advanced" strands.
Don Goldman (Astrodon): "Narrow Band Imaging 101"  (Two Hour Session)
Bryan Cogdell (Orion): "Selecting Affordable Equipment," "Image Acquisition," 
"Processing Basics"
Kevin Nelson (QSI): "Bias and Darks and Flats, Oh My! - How and Why of Image
Calibration"
Greg Fisch: "Imaging for Everyone: Tools for Quality Images on Your First
Attempt,"
"High Dynamic Range Images: Packing 65536 items into 256"
Daniel Mounsey ("Dr. D"): "Choosing and Using High End Equipment"
You can also obtain discount tickets to PATS included with your workshop
registrations.

Note that the calendar does not include a session of the RAS Imaging SIG in
September because of the Labor Day Holiday!

Alex

Hello fellow Ras,

If your interested or know someone looking for a entry level CCD camera, I have
an add on Cloudy Nights forum for a Starlight Xpress SXV-M7 monochrome camera
for sale. I'm willing to negotiate the price a bit. I realize the price point
for the Meade counterpart may be a dominant factor but the SXV cam is actively
cooled unlike the Meade which makes it a superior lower noise camera and has
many features that go with a higher end camera; Built in Star 2000 to image and
autoguide simultaneously with the same camera chip(no need for extra guide cam),
port on camera for low cost Starlight Xpress separate guider(only one comupter
needed to control both) and software features like "Sum and Slew" which is
analogous to SBIG's "Track & Accumulate" in which sub exposures can be averaged
or added together while being alligned during imaging along with calibration
frames. Thanks for your interest.


http://tinyurl.com/mrkoyd

regards,

Todd Niccole

Preferred Email:
NiccTo@...

----- Original Message -----

From: Joe Good

To: rasimage

Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:46 AM

Subject: [RASIMAGE] GMARS 8/21 - 22

 

I know Julian is going on, but anyone planning to be at GMARS this weekend? I'll be there tonight (Thurs) thru Sun.

 

Joe

Nebula IC 59 and IC 63 with Gamma Cassiopeia--- Imaged from Joshua Tree
National Park on August 18, 2009, with a Takahashi FSQ106N and ST2000xm camera
on an EM200 mount. Guided with a remote guide head/e-finder. LRGB of
160-60-60-60 minutes respectively. Total exposure 5.6 hours.

http://tinyurl.com/mkgxvq

Thanks for looking-

Jim

Hi Folks,

VDB142, imaged from Redlands, Ca with a Tak TOA130 and NJP mount/ST10xme with
Astrodon Filters. HaRGB of 170/30/30/30 minutes respectively. 10 minute subs
with the color binned 2x2. Guided with a SV70 and remote guide head. A bit
different rendition that what you're probably used to seeing-- still, I enjoyed
this particular interpretation---:)


http://tinyurl.com/nwac3j


Thanks for looking!

Jim

Ooo. Very cool. Can't wait to see the images!

- dp


--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Good" <thisami@...> wrote:
>
> QHY8/Q453
>
>
>
> It wants dark skies. It's not afraid of high ambient temps. It hungers for
> photons. I will feed it photons. I am destined to be its master.
>
>
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of dannysperry
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:32 PM
> To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [RASIMAGE] Re: GMARS and Pads
>
>
>
>
>
> I don't know about no pads but... whatchoo got?! What's the new equipment?
>
> - Danny
>
> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroup <mailto:RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com> s.com, Joe
> Good <thisami@> wrote:
> >
> > I know it's a bit early but does anyone know of any pads that will not be
> in
> > use at the star party next weekend? I plan to get up there Thursday night
> > and stay til Sunday, weather cooperating of course.
> >
> > FAIR WARNING: I have new equipment...
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Joe
> >
>

I don't know about no pads but... whatchoo got?! What's the new equipment?

- Danny


--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, Joe Good <thisami@...> wrote:
>
> I know it's a bit early but does anyone know of any pads that will not be in
> use at the star party next weekend? I plan to get up there Thursday night
> and stay til Sunday, weather cooperating of course.
>
> FAIR WARNING: I have new equipment...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Joe
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Joe Good

To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:25 AM

Subject: Re: [RASIMAGE] GMARS and Pads

 

Hmm...isn't that next weekend? This weekend being Aug 14 and 15...

 

Or are you applying some sort of esoteric relativism that hurts my small brain? This is because I said I have new equipment isn't it?

;)

 

On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Daniel Coley <dan_coley@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

Special note:

 

NEXT weekend is not the star party weekend, it's the FOLLOWING weekend (August 21st & 22nd), fyi.

 

Just want to make sure you don't head out there on the wrong dates...

 

Daniel

 

----- Original Message -----

From: The Boeckers

To: rasimage@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:52 AM

Subject: RE: [RASIMAGE] GMARS and Pads

 

Hey Joe,
 
The pads labeled Testerman, Lord or Aragon are ALWAYS available.  Those folks haven't been out to GMARS in quite a long time.  New equipment????  Oh great, there goes the weather!  hahahaha

Linda Boecker
 
 



 

---

To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com
From: thisami@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:12:39 -0700
Subject: [RASIMAGE] GMARS and Pads

 

I know it's a bit early but does anyone know of any pads that will not be in use at the star party next weekend? I plan to get up there Thursday night and stay til Sunday, weather cooperating of course.

 

FAIR WARNING: I have new equipment...

 

Thanks!

 

Joe

----- Original Message -----

From: The Boeckers

To: rasimage@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:52 AM

Subject: RE: [RASIMAGE] GMARS and Pads

 

Hey Joe,
 
The pads labeled Testerman, Lord or Aragon are ALWAYS available.  Those folks haven't been out to GMARS in quite a long time.  New equipment????  Oh great, there goes the weather!  hahahaha

Linda Boecker
 
 



 

---

To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com
From: thisami@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:12:39 -0700
Subject: [RASIMAGE] GMARS and Pads

 

I know it's a bit early but does anyone know of any pads that will not be in use at the star party next weekend? I plan to get up there Thursday night and stay til Sunday, weather cooperating of course.

 

FAIR WARNING: I have new equipment...

 

Thanks!

 

Joe

Everyone,
      The Imaging meeting that was scheduled on Monday, August 10th has been
cancelled-Sorry

Hi Joe,

Mt. Pinos usually has almost no wind on Summer nights. There's typically a
breeze throughout the day that disappears at or shortly after sun down. The
strongest wind last night was maybe a brief 3 MPH. It can vary greatly during
other times of the year.

I'll probably start heading back to GMARS after the Julian Starfest.

Best,
Danny


--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Good" <thisami@...> wrote:
>
> I was out there. Frank Boeker was also there and Al (last name?) and Linda.
> Weather was warm and a little breezy til about 1am.
>
>
>
> How's the wind at Pinos?
>
>
>
> Joe
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of dannysperry
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:19 PM
> To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [RASIMAGE] Re: GMARS
>
>
>
>
>
> Pinos was great again. It was between 52-56F all night (went to bed at 5am).
> I also had the opportunity to look through Jon Schwartz's 28" Dob all night.
> The views were amazing... the new black spot on Jupiter was easy to see,
> globules and faint nebulosity all through M8 and M17, two of M57's inner
> stars, M13 filled the eyepiece with individually resolved stars... it was
> amazing.
>
> I'll post my images once I get the chance to process them a bit.
>
> Did anyone go out to GMARS after all?
>
> Best,
> Danny
>
> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroup <mailto:RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com> s.com,
> "dannysperry" <danny@> wrote:
> >
> > And here's a view of the parking lot on Saturday morning (7/18):
> >
> > http://www.californ
> <http://www.californiastars.net/gallery/other/mtpinos_20090718_pano.jpg>
> iastars.net/gallery/other/mtpinos_20090718_pano.jpg
> >
> > By Saturday afternoon and evening, there were easily twice as many people.
> That can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your outlook. :) The
> cars parked around the perimeter are mostly from people who are camping
> several hundred feet away or who came up early in the day for hiking or
> biking. Everyone else is there with a telescope.
> >
> > For anyone who does go to Mt. Pinos, keep in mind a few things:
> >
> > - There are only pit toilets.
> >
> > - There's no running water.
> >
> > - There's no trash service. Bring a trash bag, use it, and take it with
> you when you leave.
> >
> > - It can be pretty active at night with people, cars, and white light
> until about 11pm or so.
> >
> > - Those who are imaging tend to gather toward the north/northeast end of
> the parking lot but there are no rules to that effect... set up wherever you
> want.
> >
> > - The "crowds" are there pretty much just during the Summer months. It's
> much different in the Spring and Autumn... and so are the night-time
> temps... which is why GMARS is a much better option at those times of the
> year! :)
> >
> > Best,
> > Danny
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroup <mailto:RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com> s.com,
> alffink47@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > Mt Pinos is north of LA off the 5 fwy near Gorman/GrapeVine
> > >
> > > Al
> > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Joe Good <thisami@>
> > >
> > > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:21:30
> > > To: <RASIMAGE@yahoogroup <mailto:RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com> s.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [RASIMAGE] Re: GMARS
> > >
> > >
> > > Where is Mt. Pinos?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Joe Good <thisami@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I totally understand. Oddly, I'm looking for higher temps this time
> out.
> > > > Just got a new QHY8/Q453 and want to take it for a spin to test its
> cooling.
> > > > I've been using a DSLR which effectively caused me to shut down
> shooting any
> > > > deep stuff during the summer.
> > > >
> > > > Still looking forward to catching up with you, Danny!
> > > >
> > > > Joe
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM, dannysperry <danny@
> > > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Hmmm. 105F with a low of about 80F. I think I'll be going to Mt.
> Pinos
> > > >> again instead (82F during the day, 55F at night). :)
> > > >>
> > > >> I'm sure others will be out there though.
> > > >>
> > > >> Best,
> > > >> Danny
> > > >>
> > > >> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroup <mailto:RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com> s.com
> <RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com>, Joe Good
> > > >> <thisami@> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Anyone going to be out at GMARS this weekend?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Joe
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Pinos was great again. It was between 52-56F all night (went to bed at 5am). I
also had the opportunity to look through Jon Schwartz's 28" Dob all night. The
views were amazing... the new black spot on Jupiter was easy to see, globules
and faint nebulosity all through M8 and M17, two of M57's inner stars, M13
filled the eyepiece with individually resolved stars... it was amazing.

I'll post my images once I get the chance to process them a bit.

Did anyone go out to GMARS after all?

Best,
Danny


--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, "dannysperry" <danny@...> wrote:
>
> And here's a view of the parking lot on Saturday morning (7/18):
>
> http://www.californiastars.net/gallery/other/mtpinos_20090718_pano.jpg
>
> By Saturday afternoon and evening, there were easily twice as many people.
That can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your outlook. :) The cars
parked around the perimeter are mostly from people who are camping several
hundred feet away or who came up early in the day for hiking or biking. Everyone
else is there with a telescope.
>
> For anyone who does go to Mt. Pinos, keep in mind a few things:
>
> - There are only pit toilets.
>
> - There's no running water.
>
> - There's no trash service. Bring a trash bag, use it, and take it with you
when you leave.
>
> - It can be pretty active at night with people, cars, and white light until
about 11pm or so.
>
> - Those who are imaging tend to gather toward the north/northeast end of the
parking lot but there are no rules to that effect... set up wherever you want.
>
> - The "crowds" are there pretty much just during the Summer months. It's much
different in the Spring and Autumn... and so are the night-time temps... which
is why GMARS is a much better option at those times of the year! :)
>
> Best,
> Danny
>
>
>
> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, alffink47@ wrote:
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > Mt Pinos is north of LA off the 5 fwy near Gorman/GrapeVine
> >
> > Al
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joe Good <thisami@>
> >
> > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:21:30
> > To: <RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [RASIMAGE] Re: GMARS
> >
> >
> > Where is Mt. Pinos?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Joe Good <thisami@> wrote:
> >
> > > I totally understand. Oddly, I'm looking for higher temps this time out.
> > > Just got a new QHY8/Q453 and want to take it for a spin to test its
cooling.
> > > I've been using a DSLR which effectively caused me to shut down shooting
any
> > > deep stuff during the summer.
> > >
> > > Still looking forward to catching up with you, Danny!
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > >   On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM, dannysperry <danny@
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Hmmm. 105F with a low of about 80F. I think I'll be going to Mt. Pinos
> > >> again instead (82F during the day, 55F at night). :)
> > >>
> > >> I'm sure others will be out there though.
> > >>
> > >> Best,
> > >> Danny
> > >>
> > >> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com <RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com>, Joe Good
> > >> <thisami@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Anyone going to be out at GMARS this weekend?
> > >> >
> > >> > Joe
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

And here's a view of the parking lot on Saturday morning (7/18):

http://www.californiastars.net/gallery/other/mtpinos_20090718_pano.jpg

By Saturday afternoon and evening, there were easily twice as many people. That
can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your outlook. :) The cars parked
around the perimeter are mostly from people who are camping several hundred feet
away or who came up early in the day for hiking or biking. Everyone else is
there with a telescope.

For anyone who does go to Mt. Pinos, keep in mind a few things:

- There are only pit toilets.

- There's no running water.

- There's no trash service. Bring a trash bag, use it, and take it with you when
you leave.

- It can be pretty active at night with people, cars, and white light until
about 11pm or so.

- Those who are imaging tend to gather toward the north/northeast end of the
parking lot but there are no rules to that effect... set up wherever you want.

- The "crowds" are there pretty much just during the Summer months. It's much
different in the Spring and Autumn... and so are the night-time temps... which
is why GMARS is a much better option at those times of the year! :)

Best,
Danny



--- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com, alffink47@... wrote:
>
> Joe
>
> Mt Pinos is north of LA off the 5 fwy near Gorman/GrapeVine
>
> Al
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Good <thisami@...>
>
> Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:21:30
> To: <RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [RASIMAGE] Re: GMARS
>
>
> Where is Mt. Pinos?
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Joe Good <thisami@...> wrote:
>
> > I totally understand. Oddly, I'm looking for higher temps this time out.
> > Just got a new QHY8/Q453 and want to take it for a spin to test its cooling.
> > I've been using a DSLR which effectively caused me to shut down shooting any
> > deep stuff during the summer.
> >
> > Still looking forward to catching up with you, Danny!
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >   On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM, dannysperry <danny@...
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Hmmm. 105F with a low of about 80F. I think I'll be going to Mt. Pinos
> >> again instead (82F during the day, 55F at night). :)
> >>
> >> I'm sure others will be out there though.
> >>
> >> Best,
> >> Danny
> >>
> >> --- In RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com <RASIMAGE%40yahoogroups.com>, Joe Good
> >> <thisami@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Anyone going to be out at GMARS this weekend?
> >> >
> >> > Joe
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>